Culture of East Malaysia

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Culture of East Malaysia

Language

Codexian is the primary language of East Malaysia and it's territories. The various groups within East Malaysia do speak a secondary language dependent upon geographic location.

Knowledge of Foreign Languages

Peregrins as a people are well versed in many different languages and can learn them by overhearing a person speak it. Humans and Hybrids vary from person to person depending on their profession.

Facts about your Language

The ancient language of the Peregrins people, First Cuneiform, is still written but rarely spoken. It's mostly found on t-shirts, key chains and various other goods that is sold to tourist and online.

Numbers

Decimal point

The decimal point is a period "."

Definition of a Billion

A billion is a thousand times a million.

System of Measurement

You still measure things in feet, pounds, and gallons and the metric system is also used in some areas such as scientific communities.

How date is written

MM/DD/YYYY

Race

East Malaysia is a mixture of all kinds of races & are welcoming towards foreigners

You make jokes about...

Everyone.

Politics

Royalty

Three families in East Malaysia are considered royalty: The Royal Family of Caven, Bishop-Phelps Imperial Family, and the Jung Imperial Family. There are several other families that are very venerable and ally themselves to Imperial Families.

Political Parties

Multiple political parties that meet together in the unicameral Imperial Senate.

  • Imperialist Party (I)
  • People's Coalition Party (P)
  • Civil Liberties Party (C)

Attitude toward Socialism & Communism

The East Malaysian government does not have any problems with other systems of government.

Does the government listen to its people?

Even with being a Monarchy the nation is semi-democratic with an elected Imperial Senate and Prime Emperor/Empress

Can problems be solved?

The Imperial Senate and political parties generally speaking work together and the Emperor/Empress rarely has to step in.

If a politician cheats on his wife...

If it was leaked then it would be all over the news networks and public outrage soon follows, with the resignation of the official.

Freedom of Speech, Patriotism, Changing Names, Misc.

Freedom of speech & patriotism are cherished by the people. You can change your name with the right paperwork.

Military involvement with Government

The military has no political involvement with the government.

Economics

Utilities & Companies: Nationalized, Public, Private

Utilities and Companies are public or private. There are no nationalized utilities and companies per se but the government will enter joint venture agreements and invest.

Inflation & Unemployment

Unemployment is "officially" non-existent but does exist in impoverished areas and territories. Inflation is usually 10%.

Taxes

Variable taxes depending on income on the Imperial level between 10-40%. State and localities have their own property, sales and etc. taxes.

Variety of items for sale, haggling

You can buy virtually anything you want. East Malaysia is known as a technology leader and many tourist leave with some new gadget not yet available in their country. Haggling is unknown outside of flea markets, garage sales, etc.

Credit Cards

Credit cards are very common. Credit and debit cards are used more than cash.

Inheritance

You are free to leave whatever you want to whomever you want.

Social Welfare

The government provides plenty of social welfare but only to people that need it

Social Security

Is available for elder members of society that can no longer work.

Peregrin Human Hybrid
165+ 68+ 78+

Welfare Programs

Very limited but available for everyone.

Unemployment Payments

Official the government does not believe unemployment can exist. If someone is unemployed they would have an incentive to fine another job quickly.

Medical Assistance

Subsidized by the government.

Charitable Aid

The government does provide funding to private charitable aid organizations.

International

Knowledge of World Capitals & Leaders

Very good knowledge of capitals and leaders.

Attitudes toward the other countries of the East Pacific

Very friendly to everyone on face value but operates heavily in a the Grey Market.

Has your country been conquered?

No, you conquered the land and made the country.

Wars

You pick and choose them wisely.

Law & Crime

Court System & Lawsuits

The court system is pretty fair and lawsuits are easy to file, but most court cases brought by foreign companies or people tend to seem unfair and bias.

Bribes

Uncommon and punishable by prison time and a hefty fine.

Police & Gun Ownership

The police are fair but very strict and gun ownership is common in rural areas but mandated by the government.

Dangerous Places

Not many dangerous places generally speaking except in impoverished areas.

Lawyers

Common, especially in the business areas of the country.

Education

History Learned

The ancient times of the Peregrin people, about the Kingdom of East Malaysia, and all of the history of the Sovereign Empire. You also learned about the history, in brief, of the territories you control, and world history.

Cost of School

School is free for Elementary, Middle, High School, and Junior College (All together 15 years, anything over 15 years must be paid for).

College

College is two to eight years long or more depending on the field of study.

Employment

Are you a farmer?

If you live in the countryside.

Can you be fired?

Yes, but jobs are plentiful.

Labor Day

The Imperial Government does not but states do.

Appointments, Punctuality, Negotiating

Lateness is defined by who your employer is. If you work for the government, it is expected to be on time, but if slightly late, it is acceptable. If you are the government (Empress Jung), then you can be as early or as late as you wish; no questions asked.

Transportation

Which side of the Road

Everyone drives on the right side of the road.

Traffic Lights

Red Light, stop. Yellow Light, clear the intersection. Green Light, go.

Pedestrian Safety

Everywhere has sidewalk and crosswalks.

Taxis

Clean with fair rates and all clean gas powered. Will have to pay first because the computer calculates the distance/rate.

Quality of public transportation

Very clean and safe. Companies must meet government standards or be shut down, heavily fined and assets can be sold.

Relationships

First Names & Forms of Address

You can call anyone by their first names but it is expected that you use last names or titles of importance for royal families, military officials, and other professionals such as teachers or doctors; etc. Unless you are close with them and have permission.

Arranged Marriages & Wedding Customs

Arranged marriages are things of the past and are not allowed today. You can get married any place you want, customs are things of the past.

Importance of Family Background & Social Status

If you are a Caven, Bishop, Jung, or Phelps, you have higher social status and are respected even if you sold your country out or tried to get the current leader assassinated.

Preferences of Physical Appearance

People must look healthy. A very thin person or a very fat is not considered good looking.

Sexuality

Sex is a private thing. Minor public displays of affection are acceptable.

Attitudes Toward LGBTQ

East Malaysia is a very open society. LGBTQ people are part of everyday life.

Relations with Family

Families tend to be close and open.

At Home

Things in your House

Interactive TV, cellular phone, bookshelf, computer, basic needs and whatever you can fit in your house.

Bathroom

Shower is very common and a bathtub is very uncommon. Toilet, sink, and mirror.

Telephone

Phone service is great

Climate

Slightly tropical in the north but the elevation gets higher on the southern part of East Malaysia Island it tends to be colder for a few months of the year.

Food

Biggest Meal of the Day

Dinner

What you won't eat (and odd things you will)

Humans, cats, dogs, some birds, horses, and bugs are off the menu. (Palm tree leaves, fern leaves, etc.)

How you eat

You eat setting in chairs and at a table but you also like eating at the coffee table setting on large pillows.

Fast food & Restaurants

Fast food restaurants are fast but healthy. Unhealthy food is mostly seen in the human territories.

Packaging

Milk in plastic containers, mustard & ketchup in plastic containers, Jam in glass jars, but everything is recycled.

Health

Quality of Healthcare & National Health Insurance

The government pays most of the doctor bills for everyday things. If you are a member of the military or government it is typically free. The quality is great.

Attitudes toward Doctors

Doctors are respected members of the society.

Religion

Major religions & attitudes toward them

Peregrins practice Firstism. The belief that they evolved from one of the first sentient species in the Universe and learned this enlightenment from what is basically their God (Aza) and seek out in their day to day lives for perfection and enlightenment of themselves.

Humans practice Roman Catholic, Protestant, etc. Hybrids practice either or but it can be conflicting. Everyone gets along for the most part.

Relationship between Church & State

Officially East Malaysia has no national religion as the nation has many different cultures.

Christmas & Other Holidays

Christmas is for the Christians & other holidays are for whoever. Peregrins do give gifts during Christmas as they have emulated the humans.

Vacations

Amount of Vacation Time

Depends on your employer but on average you can get up to three weeks.

Topless & Nude Beaches

Unheard of.

Hotel Rooms with Private Baths

Rooms have private baths.

Popular Travel Destinations & Recreational Activities

Your best bet for a travel destination is Eastrovia, Prometheusburg, and Dutch Gap because they are tourist destinations but you might also like the small tropical islands between the islands. Site seeing and learning about East Malaysia can be fun, especially playing with the new consumer electronics.

Arts

Attitude toward opera, ballet, theatre, etc.

Peregrins have a thing for classical music of Earth. If you like opera, ballet, etc, you will love northern East Malaysa. Southern East Malaysia likes more modern music.

Movies

Dubbing or Subtitles?

Subtitles

Television

TV news, newspapers, & print media

You have a large selection of news, newspapers, and print media in East Malaysia. Want to watch your favorite TV show while on vacation, you can do that too in East Malaysia.

Comics

Format

Newspapers & print media

Sports

Popular Sports

Car racing, cross country,

Types of Playing Cards used

All are accepted


Culture of East Malaysia